Miller, Maltbie, Cockerill to enter NCGA Hall of Fame

Congratulations are in order for Johnny Miller, Roger Maltbie and Kay Cockerill — they will be inducted into the Northern California Golf Association Hall of Fame in February.

All three have deep Bay Area roots and have enjoyed successful broadcast careers after playing professionally.

Here’s the NCGA press release announcing the news:

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – The Northern California Golf Association is pleased to announce Johnny Miller, Roger Maltbie and Kay Cockerill as its third class of inductees into the NCGA Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame induction shares the stage with the annualCalifornia Golf Writers & Broadcasters Association awards banquet Feb. 5 at The Inn At Spanish Bay.

The three NCGA Hall-of-Fame inductees share Northern California roots, professional tour success and thriving careers as television announcers:

Kay Cockerill – The San Jose native followed a stellar amateur career at UCLA, where she captured two straight U.S. Women’s Amateurs, with 10 years on the LPGA Tour. Cockerill now works as a on-course commentator for The Golf Channel

Roger Maltbie – The Modesto native grew up in San Jose and attended San Jose State, winning the 1972 State Amateur while in college. He played on the PGA Tour for more than 20 years, racking up five victories. Maltbie now serves as the lead on-course commentator for NBC Sports.

Johnny Miller – The 25-time winner on the PGA Tour was born and raised in San Francisco. After an All-American career at Brigham Young, Miller captured two majors – the U.S. and British Opens – and was PGA Tour Player of the Year in 1974 when he captured eight titles. Miller has served as the lead golf analyst for NBC Sports since 1990.

The NCGA Hall Of Fame Class will participate in a lively Q&A presentation.

Heading the list of those to be honored at the 54rd CGWBA gala event is LPGA Tour veteran Pat Hurst, a native of San Leandro, who is to be inducted into the CGWBA Hall of Fame.

Also being honored by the CGWBA are:

Steve Desimone, Jack Lemmon Ambassador Of Golf Award: member of the Golf Coaches’ Association of America Hall of Fame, in his 34th season as the UC-Berkeley men’s golf coach

Glen Albaugh, Golden State Award: longtime University of the Pacific golf coach, has shared his knowledge and insights of the game with generations of amateur, collegiate and pro tour players